Danielle's 2013 Reading/Challenges Log

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

2013 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)

Read 26 books with female characters' names that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Entries can either be first name or last name of a major female character in the book.

For the letter X, anywhere within the female character's name is fine.

You can sign up anytime and can backdate books if you know when you finished as long as it was read within 2013.Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Update: 6/1/13

Completed: 23/26



A-Alina from Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo 5/13
B-Brielle Solarius from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
C-Charley Davidson from First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
D-Daniella from Sleeping With the Enemy by Cat Devon 4/26
E-Emma Caldridge from Running From the Devil by Jamie Freveletti 4/27
F-Frankie Douglas from Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/1
G-Julie Getty from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
H
I-Trixa Iktomi from Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 5/24
J-Jessica Reel from The Hit by David Baldacci 5/26
K-Lady Katherine Bourne from The Devil Duke Takes a Bride by Rachel Van Dyken 4/27
L-Laurant Madden from Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
M-Mariko Oshiro from Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein 4/18
N-
O-Orchid from Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
P-Amelia Peabody from Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 5/19
Q-Quina from Hunted Dreams by Elle Hill 5/31
R-Rebecca from Passionate Enemy by Patricia Wilson 5/11
S-Lady Sarah from Defiant by Pamela Clare 5/4
T-Tara Holloway from Death, Taxes and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 4/23
U
V-Victoria from Warrior by Kristina Douglas 4/29
W-Tennyson Wells from Substitute Lover by Delores Goodrick Beggs 5/17
X-Xhex from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/4
Y-Yuriko from Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff 5/10
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's Yearly BDB Challenge:

It's almost 2013 and so it's time for a new yearly challenge!
In this challenge, you’re required to read 52 books (one book for each week of the year). Of course, reading more than 52 books is also allowed.

The challenge is:

Read books that spell out: MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE BOOK IN THE BDB SERIES JUST HAS GOT TO BE [+ book abbreviation*]...

That sentence plus the book abbreviation would make it a total of 52-54 characters. But of course, you're allowed to write full titles and/or use multiple titles.


For each letter you need to find:
- a book with a title that starts with this letter (disregarding all the articles: a, an, the... )
- or a book by an author whose first or last name starts with this letter
- or a book with a character whose first or last name starts with this letter

Duration: January 1st- December 31st, 2013
Completed: 42/59

Update: 6/1/13

M-Meyer, Tracy Hewitt--Wren's Fantasy 1/4
Y-You and I, Me and You by MaryJanice Davidson 2/14

A-The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig 2/25
B-Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews 1/20
S-Samson, Vidya--Bras, Boys and Blunders by Vidya Samson 3/14
O
L-LaVerne Thompson--Journey of the Princess of Ice 2/14
U
T-Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/25
E

F-The Favor, Megan Hart 5/29
A-Alexa Grace--Deadly Deception 3/3
V-Vanden, Rose Eynden--Merlin's Raven 1/3
O
R-Rob Thurman, Trick of the Light 5/24
I-Ironskin by Tina Connolly 3/18
T
E

B-Beast by Pepper Pace 1/13
O
O
K-Kathryn Leigh Scott--Down and Out in Beverly Heels 2/28

I-Ireland, Dawn, The Perfect Duke 6/1
N-Nassise, Joseph--By the Blood of Heroes 3/9

T
H-How to Entice an Earl by Manda Collins 1/7
E

B-Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 1/15
D-Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
B-Bray, Libba--The Diviners 2/20

S-Sherry D. Ficklin--Foresight 2/22
E
R-Ruthless Magnate, Convenient Wife by Lynne Graham 3/8
I-The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
E-Elle Hill, Hunted Dreams 5/31
S-Sullivan, Michael--The Crown Conspiracy 3/6

J-Jay Kristoff, Stormdancer 5/10
U
S-Scottoline, Lisa--Don't Go 2/27
T

H-The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 1/11
A-Among Others by Jo Walton 3/11
S-Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19

G-Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers 3/13
O-Once Again a Bride by Jane Ashton 1/11
T-To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26

T
O

B-Bought for the Marriage Bed by Melanie Milburne 1/26
E

L-LaVerne Thompson--Dragon's Heart 2/11
O
V-Vidya Samson, Boys, Bras, and Blunders 3/14
E-Elizabeth Peters, Crocodile on the Sandbank 5/19
R-Robb, JD--Calculated in Death 1/10

M-Maberry, Jonathan--Patient Zero 2/18
I-The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow 3/9
N-Nalini Singh--Play of Passion 1/16
E-Expecting the Boss's Baby by Leanne Banks 1/25

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Challenge # 13: April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013

All formats are accepted (print, ebooks, audiobooks). Rereads are fine as long as you actually reread the entire book and not just skim it.

Feel free to change your list at any time as needed.

Please note that the Optional Book categories are just that. Optional. You may choose to do none of them or all of them depending on how big of a challenge you want.

Update: 6/1/13
Completed: 3/

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series:
DONE 3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick: Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 5/24
4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF):


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt: Using April, May, and June Birth Month Flowers as inspiration (Sweet Pea, Lily of the Valley, Rose), read a book with any flower on the cover, a book with any plant life on the cover, or a book with a green cover.
6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. Take Charge of your to-be-read pile by reading a book in a series you’ve already started.
DONE 7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. (Twenty years after the Soviet Union sent Valentina Tereshkova.) Read a book featuring a strong female protagonist. --Three Parts Dead by Max Gladstone 4/10
8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. You know that book that you keep going back and forth about whether you should read it or not? Or that book you keep setting aside to read others instead? Pick it up and read it already!
DONE 9. April Fool’s Day. In honor of April Fool’s Day read a book that makes you laugh, or a book with a character who acts like a fool, or a book with a foolish cover or title.--The Hunt for Atlantis by Andy McDermott 5/19


You may join the challenge up to the final day of June. If you get a late start it’s fine to back date with any books you started on April 1 or later.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

READ-THE-SEASON SPRING CHALLENGE: L-E-N-T-E
Duration: March 20, 2013 - June 20, 2013

Rules are simple. Using the word LENTE, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season. Books must be started and finished within the season duration.

Update: 6/21/13
Completed: 5/5 DONE!!!

L-Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/4
E-Erik Tavares, House of Corruption 4/15
N-Nowak, Pamela, Changes 6/12
T-Touched, AL Aalto 6/15
E-Elizabeth Peters, Crocodile on the Sandbank 5/19

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
READ-THE-SEASON SUMMER CHALLENGE: Z-O-M-E-R
Duration: June 21, 2013 - September 21, 2013

Rules are simple. Using the word ZOMER, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season. Books must be started and finished within the season duration.

Update:
Completed: X/5

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M-
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's 2013 WLLK All Things Summer Challenge
Duration: June 21st- September 22nd.
Goal:

Part I: Read 10 books that represent summer in some way.

Completed: X/10


Part II: Spell out I'M MELTING

I:
M:

M:
E:
L:
T:
I:
N:
G:

Completed: X/9

Both parts can overlap in books!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Kick'N Bingo Six Month Challenge:



Begins: January 1, 2013
Ends: June 30, 2013



The Challenge?

Play bingo with a kick for this six month challenge. You can complete this challenge in conjunction with others and use the handy grid box to plot your progress. Once you have a full row across or down completed come back to the thread and call yell, "BINGO".



Levels:

Ante Up: Complete all the blocks across in row #1.

Beginners Luck: Complete all the blocks across in row #2.

All-In: Complete all the blocks across in row #3.

Double Down: Complete all the blocks across in row #4.

Bankroll: Complete all the blocks going straight down in a row of your choice.

All or Nothing: Complete all the diagonal blocks (either from the left to right corner or vice versa).

High Roller: Complete all the blocks across in row #5.



The Rules:

Please note that you cannot use the same book in more than one block in this challenge. One book per block.

Identify your level prior to your reading. Here's the kicker. Once you've chosen a level, you can only decide to move up to a higher level from that level. You cannot reduce your level once you've made your initial selection. So choose wisely :).

As you complete your challenge blocks come back and update your initial post by spelling out B-I-N-G-O.

For example:

Level: Ante Up

B: Read 1 urban fantasy (non pnr)
I: Read 1 book from a new to you series
N:
G:
O:

BINGO


Non traditional shifters can be any animal that is not:

- bear
- wolf
- fox
- dragon
- big cat (panther, lion, leopard, etc.)

Final Update--
7/1/13
Completed: 15/15

My Level:

All-In:

1. Read 3 Non-traditional shifter books:

Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 6/18
Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
Sealed With a Curse by Cecy Robson 6/21

2. Read 3 books from your TBR shelf

The Lost Stars: Tarnished Knight by Jack Campbell 6/5
Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
The Hunt for Atlantis by Andy McDermott 5/16

3. Read 3 2013 new releases:

Changes by Pamela Nowak 6/12
The Hit by David Baldacci 5/26
Fiance' by Friday by Catherine Bybee 6/29


4. Read 3 books from a new to you series:

Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
Touched by AJ Aalto 6/15
Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 6/8

5. Read 3 urban fantasies (non PNR)

Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein 4/18
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
Fated by Benedict Jacka 6/20

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Challenge # 13: April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013

All formats are accepted (print, ebooks, audiobooks). Rereads are fine as long as you actually reread the entire book and not just skim it.

Feel free to change your list at any time as needed.

Please note that the Optional Book categories are just that. Optional. You may choose to do none of them or all of them depending on how big of a challenge you want.

Update: 7/1/13
Completed: 9/9

Basic Categories
DONE 1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Touched by AJ Aalto 6/15
DONE 2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series: Fated by Benedict Jacka 6/20
DONE 3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick: Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 5/24
DONE 4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Tarnished Knight (The Lost Stars) by jack Camptbell 6/5


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
DONE 5. Cover Hunt: Using April, May, and June Birth Month Flowers as inspiration (Sweet Pea, Lily of the Valley, Rose), read a book with any flower on the cover, a book with any plant life on the cover, or a book with a green cover.--Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 6/8
DONE 6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. Take Charge of your to-be-read pile by reading a book in a series you’ve already started. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
DONE 7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. (Twenty years after the Soviet Union sent Valentina Tereshkova.) Read a book featuring a strong female protagonist. --Three Parts Dead by Max Gladstone 4/10
DONE 8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. You know that book that you keep going back and forth about whether you should read it or not? Or that book you keep setting aside to read others instead? Pick it up and read it already!--Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
DONE 9. April Fool’s Day. In honor of April Fool’s Day read a book that makes you laugh, or a book with a character who acts like a fool, or a book with a foolish cover or title.--The Hunt for Atlantis by Andy McDermott 5/19


You may join the challenge up to the final day of June. If you get a late start it’s fine to back date with any books you started on April 1 or later.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Challenge # 14: July 1, 2013 to Sep 30, 2013

All formats are accepted (print, ebooks, audiobooks). Rereads are fine as long as you actually reread the entire book and not just skim it.

Feel free to change your list at any time as needed.

Please note that the Optional Book categories are just that. Optional. You may choose to do none of them or all of them depending on how big of a challenge you want.

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a female protagonist:
3. An Urban Fantasy Title with a male protagonist:
4. Any book released in 2013:


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt: In honor of Independence Day in the United States, read a book with a predominantly red, white, or blue cover, or any combination of the three colors. Alternatively, in honor of all those kids going back to school in August and September, read a book with a child or teenager on the cover, or any school related item (for example: bus, school building, pencils, chalkboard, an apple you might give the teacher. Feel free to be creative).
6. July 1 is International Joke Day. Read any book the amuses you or makes you laugh out loud.
7. August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. Read a book by a female author.
8. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day. Here’s another chance to finally get to that book you keep putting off!!
9. Ray Bradbuy was born on August 22, 1920. Read one of Ray Bradbury’s works or read a book by any author with the first initial of R OR the last initial of B.


You may join the challenge up to the final day of June. If you get a late start it’s fine to back date with any books you started on July 1 or later.

When you've completed a book for the challenge, please come back to this thread and post a NEW comment with something like this:

Christine 1/8 completed
along with your updated list.


Questions? Anything I’ve forgotten? Just ask.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

2013 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)

Read 26 books with female characters' names that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Entries can either be first name or last name of a major female character in the book.

For the letter X, anywhere within the female character's name is fine.

You can sign up anytime and can backdate books if you know when you finished as long as it was read within 2013.

Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Update: 7/01/13

Completed: 23/26



A-Alina from Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo 5/13
B-Brielle Solarius from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
C-Charley Davidson from First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
D-Daniella from Sleeping With the Enemy by Cat Devon 4/26
E-Emma Caldridge from Running From the Devil by Jamie Freveletti 4/27
F-Frankie Douglas from Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/1
G-Julie Getty from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
H
I-Trixa Iktomi from Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 5/24
J-Jessica Reel from The Hit by David Baldacci 5/26
K-Lady Katherine Bourne from The Devil Duke Takes a Bride by Rachel Van Dyken 4/27
L-Laurant Madden from Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
M-Mariko Oshiro from Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein 4/18
N-
O-Orchid from Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
P-Amelia Peabody from Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 5/19
Q
R-Rebecca from Passionate Enemy by Patricia Wilson 5/11
S-Lady Sarah from Defiant by Pamela Clare 5/4
T-Tara Holloway from Death, Taxes and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 4/23
U
V-Victoria from Warrior by Kristina Douglas 4/29
W-Tennyson Wells from Substitute Lover by Delores Goodrick Beggs 5/17
X-Xhex from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/4
Y-Yuriko from Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff 5/10
Z-Zahaira from Sealed With a Curse by Cecy Robson 6/21

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's Cover to Cover Challenge
Goal: Read 230 books in 2013
Update: 7/1/13

January:

1. Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eyden Vanden 1/3
2. Chosen by Sable Grace 1/4
3. Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
4. How to Entice an Earl by Manda Collins 1/7
5. Calculated in Death by JD Robb 1/10
6. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 1/11
7. Once Again a Bride by Jane Ashton 1/11
8. Dearest Traitor by Patricia Wilson 1/12
9. Beast by Pepper Pace 1/13
10. Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 1/15
11. Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 1/16
12. Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews 1/20
13. A Spanish Birthright by Cathy Williams 1/24
14. Surrendering All But His Heart by Melanie Milburne 1/24
15. Expecting the Boss's Baby by Leanne Banks 1/25
16. Claiming His Wedding Night by Lee Wilkinson 1/25
17. Bough for the Marriage Bed by Melanie Milburne 1/26
18. To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26
19. Blue Remembered Earth by Alastair Reynolds 1/30
20. Down and Out in Beverly Heels by Kathryn Leigh Scott 1/31

February:

21. King's Raven by Maggie Secara 2/3
22. Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson 2/4
23. The Toymaker by Kay Springsteen 2/4
24. Clementine by Cherie Priest 2/5
25. My Mate's Embrace by Caryn Moya Block 2/5
26. A Gentleman and a Rogue by Stephanie Burkhart 2/11
27. Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
28. You and I, Me and You by MaryJanice Davidson 2/14
29. Searching Issues by Nicky Gumbel 2/18
30. Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
31. Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
32. The Diviners by Libba Bray 2/20
33. Foresight by Sherry D. Ficklin 2/22
34. Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/25
35. The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig 2/25
36. Don't Go by Lisa Scottoline 2/27

March:

37. The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
38. Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
39. Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/3
40. The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan 3/6
41. Ruthless Magnate, Convenient Wife by Lynne Graham 3/8
42. By the Blood of Heroes by Joseph Nassise 3/9
43. The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow 3/9
44. Among Others by Jo Walton 3/11
45. Grave Mercy by Robin LeFevers 3/13
46. Bras, Boys and Blunders by Vidya Samson 3/14
47. Ironskin by Tina Connolly 3/18
48. The Six-Gun Tarot by RS Belcher 3/20
49. The Black Book of Secrets by FE Higgins 3/21
50. Carbon Session 01: Alignment by Jason Berg and Christopher Cox 3/21
51. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
52. Invincible by Jack Campbell 3/27
53. Something Wicked by Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush 3/29
54. Whisper's Edge by LuAnn McLane 3/30

April

55. River's Edge by Gem Sivad (4/1)
56. The Kiss of a Viscount by Linda Rae Sande (4/2)
57. Scoundrel by Zoe Archer (4/3)
58. Lover at Last by JR Ward (4/4)
59. A Willing Surrender by Robyn Donald (4/6)
60. Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (4/8)
61. Three Parts Dead by Max Gladstone (4/10)
62. Magician: Apprentice by Raymond E. Feist (4/13)
63. House of Corruption by Eric Tavares (4/15)
64. Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein (4/18)
65. The Hammer and the Blade by Paul S. Kemp (4/20)
66. Death, Taxes and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly (4/23)
67. The Baby Game by James A. Thomas and Vidya Samson (4/24)
68. Charred by Kate Watterson (4/25)
69. Sleeping With the Entity by Cat Devon (4/26)
70. Running from the Devil by Jamie Freveletti (4/27)
71. The Devil Duke Takes a Bride by Rachel Van Dyken (4/29)
72. The Informationist by Taylor Stevens (4/29)
73. Warrior by Kristin Douglas (4/29)
74. Love and the Punk Rock Grrl (4/30)

May

75. Defiant by Pamela Clare 5/4
76. Devious by Mark Love 5/6
77. Resurrectionist by James McGee 5/7
78. Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff 5/10
79. Passionate Enemy by Patricia Wilson 5/11
80. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo 5/13
81. The Hunt for Atlantis by Andy McDermott 5/16
82. Substitute Lover by Delores Goodrick Beggs 5/17
83. Ice Storm by Anne Stuart 5/18
84. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 5/19
85. Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
86. Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 5/24
87. The Hit by David Baldacci 5/26
88. The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry 5/28
89. The Favor by Megan Hart 5/29
90. Hunted Dreams by Elle Hill 5/31

June

91. The Perfect Duke by Dawn Ireland 6/1
92. Bride by Design by Leigh Michaels 6/2
93. The Lost Stars: Tarnished Knight by Jack Campbell 6/5
94. The Mark of Abel by Viola Ryan 6/6
95. The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett 6/7
96. Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 6/8
97. Deadly Angel by Sarah Holland 6/8
98. Mistress at a Price by Sara Craven 6/8
99. A Honeyed Seduction by Diana Hamilton 6/10
100. Changes by Pamela Nowak 6/12
101. Touched by AJ Aalto 6/15
102. Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 6/18
103. Fated by Benedict Jacka 6/20
104. Sealed With a Curse by Cecy Robson 6/21
105. Hajar's Hidden Legacy by Maisey Yates 6/24
106. The Witch's Guide to Cooking With Children by Keith McGowan 6/25
107. Why Dukes Say I Do by Manda Collins 6/26
108. Penelope by Anya Wylde 6/26
109. Fiance' by Friday by Catherine Bybee 6/29
110. Love Disguised by Lisa Klein 6/30

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

2013 A-Z Author Challenge

Read 26 books which authors' names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet. For the letter "X", any author with the letter X in his/her name is acceptable.

Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

You can sign up anytime, and you can backdate books if you know when you finished it, as long as it was done in the year 2013.

Update: 7/9

Completed: 25/26


A-Love and the Punk Rock Grrl by HK Alynn 4/30
B-The Diviners by Libba Bray 2/20
C-Clementine by Cherie Priest 2/5
D-The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
E-House of Corruption by Eric Tavares 4/15
F-Running from the Devil by Jamie Freveletti 4/27
G-River's Edge by Gem Sivad 4/1
H-The Black Book of Secrets by FE Higgins 3/21
I-Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/25
J-Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
K-The Hammer and the Blade by Paul S. Kemp 4/20
L-The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow 3/9
M-Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
N-The Blood of Heroes by Joseph Nassise 3/9
O-Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
P-Defiant by Pamela Clare 4/4
Q-Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 6/8
R-Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 5/24
S-The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan
T-The Informationist by Taylor Stevens 4/29
U
V-Bras, Boys and Blunders by Vidya Samson 3/14
W-Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/4
X-Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/1
Y-Hajar's Hidden Legacy by Maisey Yates 6/24
Z-Scoundrel by Zoe Archer 4/3

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

2013 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)

Read 26 books with male characters' names that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Entries can either be first name or last name of a major male character in the book.

For the letter X, anywhere within the male character's name is fine.

You can sign up anytime and can backdate books if you know when you finished as long as it was read within 2013.

Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Update: 7/9/13

Completed: 19/26

19/26

A-Arch from Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson 2/4
B-Remy Boudreaux from Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 6/18
C-Christopher Jameson from Beast by Pepper Pace 1/13
D-Draakon Akgon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
E-Eduardo Cruz from To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26
F
G
H-Captain Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest 2/5
I
J
K
L-Joe Ledger from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
M-Christian Montieth from How to Entice an Earl by Manda Collins 1/29
N-Neil MacBain from Fiance' by Friday by Catherine Bybee 6/29
O
P-Peeta Mellark from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 1/11
Q-Qhuinn from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/6
R-Roarke from Calculated in Death by JD Robb 1/10
S-Steven Templeton from Dearest Traitor by Patricia Wilson 1/12
T
U-Uli Borshov from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 1/15
V-Anton Volkov from My Mate's Embrace by Caryn Moya Block 2/5
W-Alec Wylde from Once Again a Bride by Jane Ashton 1/11
X-Xerwin from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan 7/5
Y-Yaya from Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/20
Z-Lee Zander from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/20

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge

Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Update: 7/13/13

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!

For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

Spelling Choice:

7.WALKING TALKING LETHAL WEAPON (26 letters)

W-Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
A-Alexa Grace, Deadly Deception 3/3
L-Ledger, Joe from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
K-Kristina Douglas, Warrior 4/29
I-Ice Storm by Anne Stuart 5/18
N
G-Garrett Swopes from First Grave on the Right 3/24

T-Tomas, Lord Irvaine from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
A-The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig 2/25
L-Lisa Scottoline, Don't Go 2/27
K
I-Iris Johansen, Taking Eve 2/25
N-Nick Buchanan from Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
G-Greig Beck, Beneath the Dark Ice 1/15

L
E-Eduardo Cruz from To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26
T-
H-The Hit by David Baldacci 5/26
A-
L-Libba Bray, The Diviners 2/20

W-Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
E-Eddie Chase, The Hunt for Atlantis 5/16
A-Akgon, Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
P-Peters, Elizabeth, Crocodile on the Sandbank 5/19
O-Ochse, Weston, Seal Team 666 2/19
N

20/26


Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity

This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2013. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

A-Alex Hunter from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 1/15
B
C-Christopher from Beast by Pepper Pace 1/13
D-Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson
E-Eric Carter from Dead Things by Stephen Blackmoore 7/8
F-Reyes Farrow from First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
G-Gideon Crew from Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
H-Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest 2/5
I-Lord Irvaine (Tomas) from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
J-Jack Walker from Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
K-Kincaid, Riley from Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 1/16
L-Ledger, Joe from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
M-Myruddin from Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
N-Nikolai Wroth from The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 7/7
O
P-Porter from The Slayer and the Sphinx by Adam Bolander 7/2
Q-Qhuinn from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/6
R-Raven from King's Raven by Maggie Secara 2/3
S-Sasha from Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson 6/21
T
U-Uriah Zane from Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold 7/11
V-Volkov, Anton from My Mate's Embrace by Karyn Moya Block 2/5
W-William from Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews 1/20
X-Xerwin from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan 7/5
Y-Yoritomo from Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff
Z-Zander, Lee from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/25

23/26

Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

Completed: 11/13

1. Angel or demon--Arch from Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson 2/4
2.god or demi-god--Ryker from Chosen by Sable Grace 1/4
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter--Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User--Myruddin from Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
5.Immortal Warrior--Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire--The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 7/7
8.Faerie--Chris from Foresight by Sherry D. Ficklin 2/22
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)--Jericho from The Diviners by Libba Bray 2/20
10.Time-Traveler--Richard from A Gentleman and a Rogue by Stephanie Burkhart 2/11
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour



Completed: 32/50

1. Anton Volkov from My Mate's Embrace by Caryn Moya Block. Location: Siberia, Russian Federation 2/5
2. Captain Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest. Location: Kansas City, Missouri 2/5
3. Jack Walker from Team 666 by Weston Ochse. Location: Myanmar. 2/19
4. Joe Ledger from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry. Location: Baltimore, Maryland. 2/18.
5. Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci. Location: Morocco. 3/1
6. Draakar Akgon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson. Location: Akgon (Mythical). 2/11.
7. Arch from Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson. Location: Hell (Mythical). 2/2.
8. Jericho Jones from The Diviners by Libba Bray. Location: New York City. 2/20.
9. William, Lord Sandine from Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews. Location: The Weird (Mythical). 1/20.
10.Riley Kincaid from Play of Passion by Nalini Singh. Location: Futuristic San Francisco. 1/16
11.Alex Hunter from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck. Location: Antarctica. 1/15
12.Christopher from Beast by Pepper Pace. 1/13
13.Ryker from Chosen by Sable Grace. Location: Olympus (mythical). 1/4
14.Tomas, Lord Irvaine by Rachel Rossano. Location: Rhynan (mythical). 3/2
15. Will Robie from The Hit by David Baldacci. Location: Washington DC. 5/26
16. Frederick Desborough from The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig. Location: Kenya, Africa. 2/25
17. Seth Caleb from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen. Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2/25
18. Mike Scanlon from Don't Go by Lisa Scottoline. Location: Afghanistan. 2/27
19. Sheikh Zahir from Hajar's Hidden Legacy by Maisey Yates. Location: Hajar (mythical) 6/24
20. Parno from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan. Location: Mortaxa 7/5
21. Marshall Delano from Stranded by Pepper Pace. Location: Desert Island in Caribbean. 7/12
22. Aric Connor from Sealed With a Curse by Cecy Robson. Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 6/21
21. Uriah Zane from Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold. Location: Tuscon, Arizona. 7/11
22. Benedict Day from Scoundrel by Zoe Archer. Location: Greece. 4/3.
23. Tomas from Magician: Apprentice by Raymond E. Feist. Location: Midkemia 4/13
24. Reynard LaCroix from House of Corruption. Location: Borneo. 4/15.
25. Fuchida from Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein. Location: Tokyo, Japan. 4/18.
26. Killian from Ice Storm by Anne Stuart. Location: Spain. 5/18
27. Cameron from Running from the Devil by Jamie Freveletti. Location: Colombia. 4/27
28. Beyard from The Informationist by Taylor Stevens. Location: Equatorial Guinea, Africa. 4/29.
29. Michael from Warrior by Kristina Douglas. Location: Sheol. 4/29.
30. Remy Boudreax from Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 6/18.
31. Nick Baretta from Deadly Angel by Sarah Holland. Location: Sicily 6/8
32. Nikolai Wroth from The Warlord Wants Forever. Location: Estonia 7/7

Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt

This is a holdover from last year’s challenge. Read at least fifteen but no more than twenty different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.

Completed: X/19

1.Assassin (Contract Killer)--Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)--Jack Walker from Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer--Lane Hansen from Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/3
4.Stalkerific Hero--Eduardo Cruz from To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement--Joe Ledger from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)--Tomas, Lord Irvaine from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)--Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo--Married to the Enemy by Ann Major 7/13
16.Bodyguards/Protectors--Fiance' by Friday by Catherine Bybee 6/29
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes--Penelope by Anya Wylde 6/26

Option F: The History of Romance.

For this challenge, read one historical romance book for each historical period listed, in any setting around the world (from Pre-History to 1969). One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.

Levels:
1. History Buff (Read books from 15-20 time periods)

Completed: 4/20

1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD)--In Bed With A Highlander by Maya Banks 6/3
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603)--Love Disguised by Lisa Klein 6/30
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era--The Toymaker by Kay Springsteen 2/4
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901)
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)----The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig 2/25
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)--The Diviners by Libba Bray
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)

Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons:

For this challenge, read a book that represents one of the below dangerous hero/villain icons. You can choose a book that you feel represents that icon in a satisfactory manner. Read as many as 13 books, one for each character, or as few as five.

Completed: 3/13

A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer--Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
D. Sam or Dean Winchester: Tortured monster hunter--Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold 7/11
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities)
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius (can be a human or alien)
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter--Baltimore: The Curse Bells by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden 7/13

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's 2013 DHASG Challenge (continued)
Update: 7/13

Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity

This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2013. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

A-Alex Hunter from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 1/15
B
C-Christopher from Beast by Pepper Pace 1/13
D-Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
E-Eric Carter from Dead Things by Stephen Blackmoore 7/8
F-Reyes Farrow from First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
G-Gideon Crew from Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
H-Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest 2/5
I-Lord Irvaine (Tomas) from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
J-Jack Walker from Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
K-Kincaid, Riley from Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 1/16
L-Ledger, Joe from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
M-Myruddin from Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
N-Nikolai Wroth from The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 7/7
O
P-Porter from The Slayer and the Sphinx by Adam Bolander 7/2
Q-Qhuinn from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/6
R-Raven from King's Raven by Maggie Secara 2/3
S-Sasha from Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson 6/21
T
U-Uriah Zane from Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold 7/11
V-Volkov, Anton from My Mate's Embrace by Karyn Moya Block 2/5
W-William from Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews 1/20
X-Xerwin from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan 7/5
Y-Yoritomo from Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff
Z-Zander, Lee from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/25

23/26

Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

Completed: 11/13

1. Angel or demon--Arch from Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson 2/4
2.god or demi-god--Ryker from Chosen by Sable Grace 1/4
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter--Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User--Myruddin from Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
5.Immortal Warrior--Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire--The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 7/7
8.Faerie--Chris from Foresight by Sherry D. Ficklin 2/22
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)--Jericho from The Diviners by Libba Bray 2/20
10.Time-Traveler--Richard from A Gentleman and a Rogue by Stephanie Burkhart 2/11
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour



Completed: 32/50

1. Anton Volkov from My Mate's Embrace by Caryn Moya Block. Location: Siberia, Russian Federation 2/5
2. Captain Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest. Location: Kansas City, Missouri 2/5
3. Jack Walker from Team 666 by Weston Ochse. Location: Myanmar. 2/19
4. Joe Ledger from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry. Location: Baltimore, Maryland. 2/18.
5. Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci. Location: Morocco. 3/1
6. Draakar Akgon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson. Location: Akgon (Mythical). 2/11.
7. Arch from Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson. Location: Hell (Mythical). 2/2.
8. Jericho Jones from The Diviners by Libba Bray. Location: New York City. 2/20.
9. William, Lord Sandine from Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews. Location: The Weird (Mythical). 1/20.
10.Riley Kincaid from Play of Passion by Nalini Singh. Location: Futuristic San Francisco. 1/16
11.Alex Hunter from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck. Location: Antarctica. 1/15
12.Christopher from Beast by Pepper Pace. Location: Kentucky 1/13
13.Ryker from Chosen by Sable Grace. Location: Olympus (mythical). 1/4
14.Tomas, Lord Irvaine by Rachel Rossano. Location: Rhynan (mythical). 3/2
15. Will Robie from The Hit by David Baldacci. Location: Washington DC. 5/26
16. Frederick Desborough from The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig. Location: Kenya, Africa. 2/25
17. Seth Caleb from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen. Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2/25
18. Mike Scanlon from Don't Go by Lisa Scottoline. Location: Afghanistan. 2/27
19. Sheikh Zahir from Hajar's Hidden Legacy by Maisey Yates. Location: Hajar (mythical), Middle East 6/24
20. Parno from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan. Location: Mortaxa (mythical) 7/5
21. Marshall Delano from Stranded by Pepper Pace. Location: Desert Island in Caribbean. 7/12
22. Aric Connor from Sealed With a Curse by Cecy Robson. Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 6/21
21. Uriah Zane from Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold. Location: Tuscon, Arizona. 7/11
22. Benedict Day from Scoundrel by Zoe Archer. Location: Greece. 4/3.
23. Tomas from Magician: Apprentice by Raymond E. Feist. Location: Midkemia (mythical) 4/13
24. Reynard LaCroix from House of Corruption. Location: Borneo. 4/15.
25. Fuchida from Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein. Location: Tokyo, Japan. 4/18.
26. Killian from Ice Storm by Anne Stuart. Location: Spain. 5/18
27. Cameron from Running from the Devil by Jamie Freveletti. Location: Colombia. 4/27
28. Beyard from The Informationist by Taylor Stevens. Location: Equatorial Guinea, Africa. 4/29.
29. Michael from Warrior by Kristina Douglas. Location: Sheol (mythical). 4/29.
30. Remy Boudreax from Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 6/18.
31. Nick Baretta from Deadly Angel by Sarah Holland. Location: Sicily 6/8
32. Nikolai Wroth from The Warlord Wants Forever. Location: Estonia 7/7

Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt

This is a holdover from last year’s challenge. Read at least fifteen but no more than twenty different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.

Completed: 11/19

1.Assassin (Contract Killer)--Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)--Jack Walker from Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer--Lane Hansen from Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/3
4.Stalkerific Hero--Eduardo Cruz from To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement--Joe Ledger from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)--Tomas, Lord Irvaine from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)--Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo--Married to the Enemy by Ann Major 7/13
16.Bodyguards/Protectors--Fiance' by Friday by Catherine Bybee 6/29
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes--Penelope by Anya Wylde 6/26

Option F: The History of Romance.

For this challenge, read one historical romance book for each historical period listed, in any setting around the world (from Pre-History to 1969). One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.

Levels:
1. History Buff (Read books from 15-20 time periods)

Completed: 5/20

1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD)--In Bed With A Highlander by Maya Banks 6/3
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603)--Love Disguised by Lisa Klein 6/30
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era--The Toymaker by Kay Springsteen 2/4
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901)--Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 8/8
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)----The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig 2/25
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)--The Diviners by Libba Bray
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)

Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons:

For this challenge, read a book that represents one of the below dangerous hero/villain icons. You can choose a book that you feel represents that icon in a satisfactory manner. Read as many as 13 books, one for each character, or as few as five.

Completed: 6/13

A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer--Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
D. Sam or Dean Winchester: Tortured monster hunter--Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold 7/11
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 7/7
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities): The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow 3/9
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius (can be a human or alien)
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler: Hajar's Hidden Legacy by Maisey Yates 6/24
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter--Baltimore: The Curse Bells by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden 7/13

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's 2013 WLLK All Things Summer Challenge
Duration: June 21st- September 22nd.
Goal:

Update: 8/30/13

Part I: Read 10 books that represent summer in some way.

Completed: 6/10

1. Stranded by Pepper Pace 7/12
2. Married to the Enemy by Ann Major 7/13
3. Knotted Roots by Ruthie Kight 7/22
4. The Witness by Nora Roberts 8/25
5. A Summer Storm by Robyn Donald 8/10
6. Along the Way by Christi Corbett 8/5


Part II: Spell out I'M MELTING

I: Ivie, Jackie--Laird of Ballanclaire 8/29
M: Mignola, Mike--Joe Golem and the Drowning City 8/28

M: Milburne, Melanie--Wedded and Bedded for Revenge 8/9
E: Escape Me Never by Sara Craven 7/20
L: Lord Haversham Takes Command by Heidi Ashworth 8/3
T: Thankless in Death by JD Robb 8/1
I: The Italian's Future Wife by Michelle Reid 8/10
N: Neggers, Carla--Declan's Cross 7/29
G: Goodrick Beggs, Delores--Perfect Tenderfoot 8/3

Completed: 9/9 DONE!!!!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
READ-THE-SEASON SUMMER CHALLENGE: Z-O-M-E-R
Duration: June 21, 2013 - September 21, 2013

Rules are simple. Using the word ZOMER, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season. Books must be started and finished within the season duration.

Update: 9/17/13
Completed: 5/5

Z-Zora's Chance by Aliyah Burke 9/14
O-The One and Only by Carole Mortimer 7/21
M-Melissa Cutler, Cowboy Justice 8/26
E-Elkeles, Simon--Wild Cards 9/16
R-The Rebels of Cordovia by Linda Clark Weaver 9/5

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's WLLK All Things Fall Challenge
Duration: September 22-December 20, 2013
Goal: Spell out:

S
W
E
A
T
E
R

W
E
A
T
H
E
R

(wishful thinking on my part!)

Update:
Completed: X/14

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Challenge # 14: July 1, 2013 to Sep 30, 2013

All formats are accepted (print, ebooks, audiobooks). Rereads are fine as long as you actually reread the entire book and not just skim it.

Feel free to change your list at any time as needed.

Please note that the Optional Book categories are just that. Optional. You may choose to do none of them or all of them depending on how big of a challenge you want.

Update: 9/19/13
Completed: 9/9 DONE!!!

Basic Categories
DONE 1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Baltimore: The Plague Ships by Christopher Golden/Mike Mignola 7/6
DONE 2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a female protagonist: Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham 8/1
DONE 3. An Urban Fantasy Title with a male protagonist: Dead Things by Stephen Blackmoore 7/8
DONE 4. Any book released in 2013: Knotted Roots by Ruthie Kight 7/22


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
DONE 5. Cover Hunt: In honor of Independence Day in the United States, read a book with a predominantly red, white, or blue cover, or any combination of the three colors. Alternatively, in honor of all those kids going back to school in August and September, read a book with a child or teenager on the cover, or any school related item (for example: bus, school building, pencils, chalkboard, an apple you might give the teacher. Feel free to be creative).: Elektra: Assassin by Frank Miller 7/7
DONE 6. July 1 is International Joke Day. Read any book the amuses you or makes you laugh out loud.: Lord Haversham Takes Command by Heidi Ashworth 8/3
DONE 7. August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. Read a book by a female author.: A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/17
DONE 8. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day. Here’s another chance to finally get to that book you keep putting off!!: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole 8/11
DONE 9. Ray Bradbuy was born on August 22, 1920. Read one of Ray Bradbury’s works or read a book by any author with the first initial of R OR the last initial of B.: Mercy Thompson: Homecoming by 8/21

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READ-THE-SEASON AUTUMN CHALLENGE: H-E-R-F-S-T
Duration: September 22, 2013 - December 20, 2013

Rules are simple. Using the word HERFST, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season. Books must be started and finished within the season duration.


Happy Autumn Reading!!

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Urban Fantasy Group Challenge # 15: Oct 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013

All formats are accepted (print, ebooks, audiobooks). Rereads are fine as long as you actually reread the entire book and not just skim it.

Feel free to change your list at any time as needed.

Please note that the Optional Book categories are just that. Optional. You may choose to do none of them or all of them depending on how big of a challenge you want.

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title by an author you have read before:
3. Any book released prior to 2013:
4. Out With the Old: Read that book you’ve been putting off all year –OR- the book that will finally make you current in a series


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
Let’s explore our Goodreads ‘to-read’ bookshelf and see if we can clear a few books off of it!! If you have a specific shelf you’d like to use instead of your entire ‘to-read’ shelf, go right ahead.
5. Got to your ‘to-read’ shelf and sort by ‘date added’, oldest to newest. Select one book from the first fifty that you added. (at the bottom of the page, you can reset the display to show 50 books rather than 30 to make this easier)
6. Now reverse the sort to newest to oldest, and select a book from the most recent fifty that you’ve added to your shelf.
7. Sort your to-read shelf by ‘avg rating’ and select a book from the fifty highest rated books.
8. Sort by ‘num pages’ and select one of the fifty longest books on your to-read shelf.
9. Sort by ‘title’ and select a book in which the first word of the title begins with either A, B, C or X, Y, Z.

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2013 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)

Read 26 books with female characters' names that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Entries can either be first name or last name of a major female character in the book.

For the letter X, anywhere within the female character's name is fine.

You can sign up anytime and can backdate books if you know when you finished as long as it was read within 2013.Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Update: 12/6/13

Completed: 25/26



A-Alina from Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo 5/13
B-Brielle Solarius from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
C-Charley Davidson from First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
D-Daniella from Sleeping With the Enemy by Cat Devon 4/26
E-Emma Caldridge from Running From the Devil by Jamie Freveletti 4/27
F-Frankie Douglas from Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/1
G-Julie Getty from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
H-Hazel from Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu 10/1
I-Trixa Iktomi from Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 5/24
J-Jessica Reel from The Hit by David Baldacci 5/26
K-Lady Katherine Bourne from The Devil Duke Takes a Bride by Rachel Van Dyken 4/27
L-Laurant Madden from Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
M-Mariko Oshiro from Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein 4/18
N-Nina from Fatal Strike by Shannon McKenna 8/24
O-Orchid from Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
P-Amelia Peabody from Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 5/19
Q-Quina from Hunted Dreams by Elle Hill 5/31
R-Rebecca from Passionate Enemy by Patricia Wilson 5/11
S-Lady Sarah from Defiant by Pamela Clare 5/4
T-Tara Holloway from Death, Taxes and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 4/23
U
V-Victoria from Warrior by Kristina Douglas 4/29
W-Tennyson Wells from Substitute Lover by Delores Goodrick Beggs 5/17
X-Xhex from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/4
Y-Yuriko from Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff 5/10
Z-Zora from Zora's Chance by Aliyah Burke 9/14

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Danielle's WLLK All Things Fall Challenge
Duration: September 22-December 20, 2013
Goal: Spell out:

S-Striking Distance by Pamela Clare 10/7
W-Wharton, Edith, Afterward 10/8
E-Eternal Captive by Laura Wright 11/19
A-Alpha and Omega, Volume 2: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 9/23
T-Tales from the Arabian Nights by Anonymous 10/18
E- Enter the Detective, Ruse Volume 1 by Mark Waid 12/2
R-The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson 12/2

W-Willis, Connie, Bellweather 10/12
E
A-Alabaster: Wolves by Caitlin R. Kiernan 10/10
T
H-House of Mystery, Volume 2 by Matthew Sturges 10/9
E
R-Roger Zelazny, A Night in the Lonesome October 10/30

(wishful thinking on my part!)

Update: 12/6/13
Completed: 11/14

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Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge

Completed: Option C
Completed: Option D
Completed: Option E
Completed: Option G

Update: 12/6

Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

Completed: 13/13 + 1 Bonus DONE!!!

1. Angel or demon--Arch from Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson 2/4
2.god or demi-god--Ryker from Chosen by Sable Grace 1/4
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter--Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User--Myruddin from Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
5.Immortal Warrior--Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension--Operation Earth by Maria Hammerblad 11/6
7.Vampire--The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 7/7
8.Faerie--Chris from Foresight by Sherry D. Ficklin 2/22
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)--Jericho from The Diviners by Libba Bray 2/20
10.Time-Traveler--Richard from A Gentleman and a Rogue by Stephanie Burkhart 2/11
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)--Astro City, Volume 1: Life in the Big City by Kurt Busiek 9/6
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)--Miles Davenport from Fatal Strike by Shannon McKenna 8/24
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour



Completed: 50/50 DONE!!!!!

1. Anton Volkov from My Mate's Embrace by Caryn Moya Block. Location: Siberia, Russian Federation 2/5
2. Captain Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest. Location: Kansas City, Missouri 2/5
3. Jack Walker from Team 666 by Weston Ochse. Location: Myanmar. 2/19
4. Joe Ledger from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry. Location: Baltimore, Maryland. 2/18.
5. Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci. Location: Morocco. 3/1
6. Draakar Akgon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson. Location: Akgon (Mythical). 2/11.
7. Arch from Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson. Location: Hell (Mythical). 2/2.
8. Jericho Jones from The Diviners by Libba Bray. Location: New York City. 2/20.
9. William, Lord Sandine from Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews. Location: The Weird (Mythical). 1/20.
10.Riley Kincaid from Play of Passion by Nalini Singh. Location: Futuristic San Francisco. 1/16
11.Alex Hunter from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck. Location: Antarctica. 1/15
12.Christopher from Beast by Pepper Pace. Location: Kentucky. 1/13
13.Ryker from Chosen by Sable Grace. Location: Olympus (mythical). 1/4
14.Tomas, Lord Irvaine by Rachel Rossano. Location: Rhynan (mythical). 3/2
15. Will Robie from The Hit by David Baldacci. Location: Washington DC. 5/26
16. Frederick Desborough from The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig. Location: Kenya, Africa. 2/25
17. Seth Caleb from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen. Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2/25
18. Mike Scanlon from Don't Go by Lisa Scottoline. Location: Afghanistan. 2/27
19. Sheikh Zahir from Hajar's Hidden Legacy by Maisey Yates. Location: Hajar (mythical) 6/24
20. Parno from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan. Location: Mortaxa 7/5
21. Marshall Delano from Stranded by Pepper Pace. Location: Desert Island in Caribbean. 7/12
22. Aric Connor from Sealed With a Curse by Cecy Robson. Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 6/21
21. Uriah Zane from Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold. Location: Tuscon, Arizona. 7/11
22. Benedict Day from Scoundrel by Zoe Archer. Location: Greece. 4/3.
23. Tomas from Magician: Apprentice by Raymond E. Feist. Location: Midkemia 4/13
24. Reynard LaCroix from House of Corruption. Location: Borneo. 4/15.
25. Fuchida from Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein. Location: Tokyo, Japan. 4/18.
26. Killian from Ice Storm by Anne Stuart. Location: Spain. 5/18
27. Cameron from Running from the Devil by Jamie Freveletti. Location: Colombia. 4/27
28. Beyard from The Informationist by Taylor Stevens. Location: Equatorial Guinea, Africa. 4/29.
29. Michael from Warrior by Kristina Douglas. Location: Sheol. 4/29.
30. Remy Boudreax from Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 6/18.
31. Nick Baretta from Deadly Angel by Sarah Holland. Location: Sicily 6/8
32. Nikolai Wroth from The Warlord Wants Forever. Location: Estonia 7/7
33. Bigby Wolf from Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland by Bill Willingham. Location: Story City, Iowa. 11/30
34. Javier Corbray from First Strike by Pamela Clare. Location: Dubai 11/8
35. The Confessor from Astro City, Vol. 1: Confession 10/19. Location: Astro City (Mythical)
36. Boy Blue from Fables, Volume 6: Homeland by Bill Willingham. Location: Fable Homelands (Mythical) 11/30.
37. Dirk Pitt from Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler 8/20. Location: Hawaii.
38. Gideon from A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/17. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
39. Tex Monroe from Line of Fire by Cindy Dees. Location: South American Jungle. 7/16
40. Marko from Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughn. Space, from Planet Wreath (Mythical). 9/10.
41. Ross Connelly from Connelly's Flame by Aliyah Burke.Location: Montana. 8/17.
42. Tadrec Teyan from Untoward by Mark Brisby. Location: Horizon (mythical). 10/1
43. Christian Langland, Duke of Jervaulx from Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale. Location: Wales. 9/25.
44. Derek Fitzpatrick from Wild Cards by Simone Elkeles. Location: Illinois. 9/16.
45. Marc Hunter from Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare. Location: Denver, Colorado. 9/12.
46. Brooks Gleason from The Witness by Nora Roberts. Location: Arkansas. 8/25.
47. Vasilii Demidov from The Power of Vasilii by Penny Jordan. Location: Mainland China. 8/11.
48. Blaize Stephenson from A Summer Storm by Robyn Donald. Location: New Zealand. 8/10.
49. Pike Logan from One Rough Man by Brad Taylor. Location: Guatemala. 7/26.
50. Colin Donovan from Declan's Cross by Carla Neggars. Location: Declan's Cross, Ireland. 7/29.


Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt



Completed: 19/19 DONE!!!

1.Assassin (Contract Killer)--Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)--Jack Walker from Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer--Lane Hansen from Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/3
4.Stalkerific Hero--Eduardo Cruz from To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)--Christian Langland, Duke of Jervaulx from Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale 9/25
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)--Jack the Knave from Fables, Volume 3: Storybook Love by Bill Willingham 11/30
7.Law Enforcement--Joe Ledger from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate--Uriah Zane from Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold 7/11
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)--Tomas, Lord Irvaine from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
10.Spy--Aden St. George from Secrets for Seducing a Royal Bodyguard by Vanessa Kelly 11/27
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)--Miles Davenport (Computer Geek) from Fatal Strike by Shannon McKenna 8/24
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)--Mark Hunter from Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare (prison escapee) 9/12
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder--The Confessor (super-hero) from Astro City Volume 2: Confession by Kurt Busiek 10/19
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)--Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo--Married to the Enemy by Ann Major 7/13
16.Bodyguards/Protectors--Fiance' by Friday by Catherine Bybee 6/29
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers--Derek Fitzpatrick from Wild Cards by Simone Elkeles 9/16
18.Rakehell/Rake--Kameron Ballan from Laird of Ballanclaire by Jackie Ivie 9/29
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes--Charles, Duke of Blackthorne from Penelope by Anya Wylde 6/26


Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons:

For this challenge, read a book that represents one of the below dangerous hero/villain icons. You can choose a book that you feel represents that icon in a satisfactory manner. Read as many as 13 books, one for each character, or as few as five.

Completed: 13/13 DONE!!!!

A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)--Elektra: Assassin by Frank Miller 7/7
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer--Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies--Dirk Pitt from Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler 8/20
D. Sam or Dean Winchester: Tortured monster hunter--Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold 7/11
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire: Eternal Captive by Laura Wright 11/19
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter: Astro City, Vol 2: Confession by Kurt Busiek 10/19
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities): Ruse: Enter the Detective Vol. 1 by Mark Waid 12/2
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius (can be a human or alien)--The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson 12/2
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler--Lachlain MacRieve from A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole 8/11
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day: Harry, Lord Haversham from Lord Haversham Takes Command by Heidi Ashworth 8/3
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman--Six-Gun Tarot by RS Belcher 3/20
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter--Eddie Chase from The Hunt for Atlantis 5/16
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter--Baltimore: The Curse Bells by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden 7/13

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Danielle's DHASG 2013 Mega Challenge
Update: 12/6

Completed Option A
Completed Option B



Option A: Spell Out Your Love!

For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

Spelling Choice:

7.WALKING TALKING LETHAL WEAPON (26 letters)

W-Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
A-Alexa Grace, Deadly Deception 3/3
L-Ledger, Joe from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
K-Kristina Douglas, Warrior 4/29
I-Ice Storm by Anne Stuart 5/18
N-A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny 10/30
G-Garrett Swopes from First Grave on the Right 3/24

T-Tomas, Lord Irvaine from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
A-The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig 2/25
L-Lisa Scottoline, Don't Go 2/27
K-Kinsale, Laura, Flowers from the Storm 9/25
I-Iris Johansen, Taking Eve 2/25
N-Nick Buchanan from Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
G-Greig Beck, Beneath the Dark Ice 1/15

L-Lord Haversham Takes Command by Heidi Ashworth 8/3
E-Eduardo Cruz from To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26
T-Tom Taylor from The Unwritten: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity by Mike Carey 9/8
H-The Hit by David Baldacci 5/26
A-Astro City, Volume 1: Life in the City by Kurt Busiek 9/6
L-Libba Bray, The Diviners 2/20

W-Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
E-Eddie Chase, The Hunt for Atlantis 5/16
A-Akgon, Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
P-Peters, Elizabeth, Crocodile on the Sandbank 5/19
O-Ochse, Weston, Seal Team 666 2/19
N-Nora Roberts, The Witness 8/25

26/26 DONE!!!


Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity

This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2013. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

A-Alex Hunter from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 1/15
B-Brooks Gleason from The Witness by Nora Roberts 8/25
C-Christopher from Beast by Pepper Pace 1/13
D-Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
E-Eric Carter from Dead Things by Stephen Blackmoore 7/8
F-Reyes Farrow from First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
G-Gideon Crew from Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
H-Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest 2/5
I-Lord Irvaine (Tomas) from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
J-Jack Walker from Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
K-Kincaid, Riley from Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 1/16
L-Ledger, Joe from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
M-Myruddin from Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
N-Nikolai Wroth from The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 7/7
O-Max O'Millions from Astro City Volume 1: Life in the Big City 9/6
P-Porter from The Slayer and the Sphinx by Adam Bolander 7/2
Q-Qhuinn from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/6
R-Raven from King's Raven by Maggie Secara 2/3
S-Sasha from Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson 6/21
T-Tex Monroe from Line of Fire by Cindy Dees 7/16
U-Uriah Zane from Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold 7/11
V-Volkov, Anton from My Mate's Embrace by Karyn Moya Block 2/5
W-William from Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews 1/20
X-Xerwin from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan 7/5
Y-Yoritomo from Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff
Z-Zander, Lee from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/25

26/26

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READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE:
Duration: December 21, 2013 - March 19, 2014

Rules are simple. Using the word GAEAF or the bolded words of your select holidays, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season/holiday. Disregard a, an, the, etc. Books must be started and finished within the season duration.

Choose your own difficulty!
Level 1 - read the season
Level 2 - read the season and 1 holiday
Level 3 - read the season and 3 holidays
Extreme! - read both the season and all holidays

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Danielle's WLLK All Things Fall Challenge
Duration: September 22-December 20, 2013
Goal: Spell out:

S-Striking Distance by Pamela Clare 10/7
W-Willingham, Bill, Werewolves of the Heartland 11/30
E-Eternal Captive by Laura Wright 11/19
A-Alpha and Omega, Volume 2: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 9/23
T-Tales from the Arabian Nights by Anonymous 10/18
E- Enter the Detective, Ruse Volume 1 by Mark Waid 12/2
R-The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson 12/2

W-Willis, Connie, Bellweather 10/12
E-Edith Wharton, Afterward 10/8
A-Alabaster: Wolves by Caitlin R. Kiernan 10/10
T-Tom Taylor from The Unwritten, Vol. 2--Inside Man by Mike Carey 12/10
H-House of Mystery, Volume 2 by Matthew Sturges 10/9
E-Evie from The Twelve Nights of Christmas by Sarah Morgan 12/17
R-Roger Zelazny, A Night in the Lonesome October 10/30

(wishful thinking on my part!)

Update: 12/19/13
Completed: 14/14 DONE!!!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

2013 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)

Read 26 books with female characters' names that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Entries can either be first name or last name of a major female character in the book.

For the letter X, anywhere within the female character's name is fine.

You can sign up anytime and can backdate books if you know when you finished as long as it was read within 2013.Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Update: 12/19/13

Completed: 26/26



A-Alina from Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo 5/13
B-Brielle Solarius from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
C-Charley Davidson from First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
D-Daniella from Sleeping With the Enemy by Cat Devon 4/26
E-Emma Caldridge from Running From the Devil by Jamie Freveletti 4/27
F-Frankie Douglas from Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/1
G-Julie Getty from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
H-Hazel from Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu 10/1
I-Trixa Iktomi from Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 5/24
J-Jessica Reel from The Hit by David Baldacci 5/26
K-Lady Katherine Bourne from The Devil Duke Takes a Bride by Rachel Van Dyken 4/27
L-Laurant Madden from Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
M-Mariko Oshiro from Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein 4/18
N-Nina from Fatal Strike by Shannon McKenna 8/24
O-Orchid from Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
P-Amelia Peabody from Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 5/19
Q-Quina from Hunted Dreams by Elle Hill 5/31
R-Rebecca from Passionate Enemy by Patricia Wilson 5/11
S-Lady Sarah from Defiant by Pamela Clare 5/4
T-Tara Holloway from Death, Taxes and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 4/23
U-Lady Una from Stardust by Neil Gaiman
V-Victoria from Warrior by Kristina Douglas 4/29
W-Tennyson Wells from Substitute Lover by Delores Goodrick Beggs 5/17
X-Xhex from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/4
Y-Yuriko from Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff 5/10
Z-Zora from Zora's Chance by Aliyah Burke 9/14

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

2013 A-Z Author Challenge

Read 26 books which authors' names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet. For the letter "X", any author with the letter X in his/her name is acceptable.

Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

You can sign up anytime, and you can backdate books if you know when you finished it, as long as it was done in the year 2013.

Update: 12/19

Completed: 26/26


A-Love and the Punk Rock Grrl by HK Alynn 4/30
B-The Diviners by Libba Bray 2/20
C-Clementine by Cherie Priest 2/5
D-The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
E-House of Corruption by Eric Tavares 4/15
F-Running from the Devil by Jamie Freveletti 4/27
G-River's Edge by Gem Sivad 4/1
H-The Black Book of Secrets by FE Higgins 3/21
I-Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/25
J-Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
K-The Hammer and the Blade by Paul S. Kemp 4/20
L-The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow 3/9
M-Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
N-The Blood of Heroes by Joseph Nassise 3/9
O-Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
P-Defiant by Pamela Clare 4/4
Q-Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 6/8
R-Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 5/24
S-The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan
T-The Informationist by Taylor Stevens 4/29
U-Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu 10/1
V-Bras, Boys and Blunders by Vidya Samson 3/14
W-Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/4
X-Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace 3/1
Y-Hajar's Hidden Legacy by Maisey Yates 6/24
Z-Scoundrel by Zoe Archer 4/3

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RRRC 2013 A-Z Book Challenge

Read 26 books which titles begin with the letters of the alphabet. You may ignore articles like A, An and The at the beginning of the title. For the letter "X", any book title with the letter X in it is acceptable.

Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

You can sign up anytime, and you can backdate books if you know when you finished it, as long as it was done in the year 2013.

Update: 5/27/13

Completed: 23/26

/26

A-Among Others by Jo Walton 3/11
B-Beast by Pepper Pace 1/14
C-Calculated in Death by JD Robb 1/10
D-Dearest Traitor by Patricia Wilson 1/13
E-Eternal Captive by Laura Wright 11/19
F-First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
G-Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
H-How to Entice an Earl by Manda Collins 1/7
I-Invincible by Jack Campbell 3/27
J-
K-The Kiss of a Viscount by Linda Rae Sande 4/2
L-Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/4
M-Merlyn's Raven by Rose Vanden Eynden 1/3
N-Negotiating Skills by Laurel Cremont 9/11
O-Once Again a Bride by Jane Ashton 1/11
P-Passionate Enemy by Patricia Wilson 5/11
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R-River's Edge by Gem Sivad 4/1
S-Scoundrel by Zoe Archer 4/3
T-The Parts Dead by Max Gladstone 4/10
U-Untoward by Mark Brisby 10/1
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W-Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
X-Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler 8/20
Y-You and I, Me and You by MaryJanice Davidson 2/14
Z-Zora's Chance by Aliyah Burke 9/14

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

2013 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)

Read 26 books with male characters' names that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Entries can either be first name or last name of a major male character in the book.

For the letter X, anywhere within the male character's name is fine.

You can sign up anytime and can backdate books if you know when you finished as long as it was read within 2013.

Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Update: 12/19/13

Completed: 26/26

26/26

A-Arch from Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson 2/4
B-Brooks Gleason from The Witness by Nora Roberts 8/25
C-Christopher Jameson from Beast by Pepper Pace 1/13
D-Draakon Akgon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
E-Eduardo Cruz from To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26
F-Reyes Farrow from First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
G-Gideon Crew from Gideon's Sword by Lincoln Child/Douglas Preston 4/8
H-Captain Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest 2/5
I-Tomas, Lord Irvaine from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
J-Jack Walker from SEAL Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
K-Killian from Ice Storm by Anne Stuart 5/18
L-Joe Ledger from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
M-Christian Montieth from How to Entice an Earl by Manda Collins 1/29
N-Nick Buchanan from Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
O-Bennet O'Reilly from Bellwether by Connie Willis 10/12
P-Peeta Mellark from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 1/11
Q-Victor Qobras from The Hunt for Atlantis by Andy McDermott 5/16
R-Roarke from Calculated in Death by JD Robb 1/10
S-Steven Templeton from Dearest Traitor by Patricia Wilson 1/12
T-Tex Monroe from Line of Fire by Cindy Dees 7/6
U-Uli Borshov from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 1/15
V-Anton Volkov from My Mate's Embrace by Caryn Moya Block 2/5
W-Alec Wylde from Once Again a Bride by Jane Ashton 1/11
X-Xcor from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/3
Y-Yaya from Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/20
Z-Lee Zander from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/20

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's WLLK All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21, 2013 to March 19, 2014
Goal: Spell "Baby, It's Cold Outside!"

I can use the first, last or middle name of the author, the first title of the book, or the name of any character in the book.

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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's Yearly BDB Challenge:

It's almost 2013 and so it's time for a new yearly challenge!
In this challenge, you’re required to read 52 books (one book for each week of the year). Of course, reading more than 52 books is also allowed.

The challenge is:

Read books that spell out: MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE BOOK IN THE BDB SERIES JUST HAS GOT TO BE [+ book abbreviation*]...

That sentence plus the book abbreviation would make it a total of 52-54 characters. But of course, you're allowed to write full titles and/or use multiple titles.


For each letter you need to find:
- a book with a title that starts with this letter (disregarding all the articles: a, an, the... )
- or a book by an author whose first or last name starts with this letter
- or a book with a character whose first or last name starts with this letter

Duration: January 1st- December 31st, 2013
Completed: 59/59

Update: 12/31/13 DONE!!!

M-Meyer, Tracy Hewitt--Wren's Fantasy 1/4
Y-You and I, Me and You by MaryJanice Davidson 2/14

A-The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig 2/25
B-Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews 1/20
S-Samson, Vidya--Bras, Boys and Blunders by Vidya Samson 3/14
O-The Ocean at the End of the Lande by Neil Gaiman 12/11
L-LaVerne Thompson--Journey of the Princess of Ice 2/14
U-Untoward by Mark Brisby 10/1
T-Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/25
E-Enter the Detective, Ruse Volume 1 by Mark Waid 12/2

F-The Favor, Megan Hart 5/29
A-Alexa Grace--Deadly Deception 3/3
V-Vanden, Rose Eynden--Merlin's Raven 1/3
O-O'Neil, Dennis--The Question, Volume 2: Poisoned Ground 12/29
R-Rob Thurman, Trick of the Light 5/24
I-Ironskin by Tina Connolly 3/18
T-The Twelve Nights of Christmas by Sarah Morgan 12/17
E-Eternal Captive by Laura Wright 11/19

B-Beast by Pepper Pace 1/13
O-The Officer's Prey by Armand Cabasson 11/30
O-Operation Earth by Maria Hammerblad 11/6
K-Kathryn Leigh Scott--Down and Out in Beverly Heels 2/28

I-Ireland, Dawn, The Perfect Duke 6/1
N-Nassise, Joseph--By the Blood of Heroes 3/9

T-Tales from the Arabian Nights: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and Other Stories by Anonymous 10/13
H-How to Entice an Earl by Manda Collins 1/7
E-Edith Wharton, Afterward 10/8

B-Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 1/15
D-Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
B-Bray, Libba--The Diviners 2/20

S-Sherry D. Ficklin--Foresight 2/22
E-Elkeles, Simone--Wild Cards 9/16
R-Ruthless Magnate, Convenient Wife by Lynne Graham 3/8
I-The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
E-Elle Hill, Hunted Dreams 5/31
S-Sullivan, Michael--The Crown Conspiracy 3/6

J-Jay Kristoff, Stormdancer 5/10
U-The Unwritten, Volume 1: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity by Mike Carey 9/8
S-Scottoline, Lisa--Don't Go 2/27
T-A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/17

H-The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 1/11
A-Among Others by Jo Walton 3/11
S-Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19

G-Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers 3/13
O-Once Again a Bride by Jane Ashton 1/11
T-To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26

T-The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett 6/7
O-One Rough Man by Brad Taylor 7/26

B-Bought for the Marriage Bed by Melanie Milburne 1/26
E-Escape Me Never by Sara Craven 7/20

L-LaVerne Thompson--Dragon's Heart 2/11
O-One and Only by Carole Mortimer 7/21
V-Vidya Samson, Boys, Bras, and Blunders 3/14
E-Elizabeth Peters, Crocodile on the Sandbank 5/19
R-Robb, JD--Calculated in Death 1/10

M-Maberry, Jonathan--Patient Zero 2/18
I-The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow 3/9
N-Nalini Singh--Play of Passion 1/16
E-Expecting the Boss's Baby by Leanne Banks 1/25

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

RRRC 2013 A-Z Book Challenge

Read 26 books which titles begin with the letters of the alphabet. You may ignore articles like A, An and The at the beginning of the title. For the letter "X", any book title with the letter X in it is acceptable.

Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

You can sign up anytime, and you can backdate books if you know when you finished it, as long as it was done in the year 2013.

Update: 12/31/13

Completed: 26/26

26/26

A-Among Others by Jo Walton 3/11
B-Beast by Pepper Pace 1/14
C-Calculated in Death by JD Robb 1/10
D-Dearest Traitor by Patricia Wilson 1/13
E-Eternal Captive by Laura Wright 11/19
F-First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
G-Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
H-How to Entice an Earl by Manda Collins 1/7
I-Invincible by Jack Campbell 3/27
J-Joined by Marriage by Carole Mortimer 12/30
K-The Kiss of a Viscount by Linda Rae Sande 4/2
L-Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/4
M-Merlyn's Raven by Rose Vanden Eynden 1/3
N-Negotiating Skills by Laurel Cremont 9/11
O-Once Again a Bride by Jane Ashton 1/11
P-Passionate Enemy by Patricia Wilson 5/11
Q-The Question, Volume 2: Poisoned Ground by Dennis O'Neil 12/29
R-River's Edge by Gem Sivad 4/1
S-Scoundrel by Zoe Archer 4/3
T-The Parts Dead by Max Gladstone 4/10
U-Untoward by Mark Brisby 10/1
V-The Virgin Secretary's Impossible Boss by Carole Mortimer 12/26
W-Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
X-Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler 8/20
Y-You and I, Me and You by MaryJanice Davidson 2/14
Z-Zora's Chance by Aliyah Burke 9/14

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Urban Fantasy Group Challenge # 15: Oct 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013

All formats are accepted (print, ebooks, audiobooks). Rereads are fine as long as you actually reread the entire book and not just skim it.

Feel free to change your list at any time as needed.

Please note that the Optional Book categories are just that. Optional. You may choose to do none of them or all of them depending on how big of a challenge you want.

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title by an author you have read before:
3. Any book released prior to 2013:
4. Out With the Old: Read that book you’ve been putting off all year –OR- the book that will finally make you current in a series


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
Let’s explore our Goodreads ‘to-read’ bookshelf and see if we can clear a few books off of it!! If you have a specific shelf you’d like to use instead of your entire ‘to-read’ shelf, go right ahead.
5. Got to your ‘to-read’ shelf and sort by ‘date added’, oldest to newest. Select one book from the first fifty that you added. (at the bottom of the page, you can reset the display to show 50 books rather than 30 to make this easier)
6. Now reverse the sort to newest to oldest, and select a book from the most recent fifty that you’ve added to your shelf.
7. Sort your to-read shelf by ‘avg rating’ and select a book from the fifty highest rated books.
8. Sort by ‘num pages’ and select one of the fifty longest books on your to-read shelf.
9. Sort by ‘title’ and select a book in which the first word of the title begins with either A, B, C or X, Y, Z.